各州の司法長官は、最近の陪審評決を受け、連邦判事に対しライブ・ネイションにチケットマスターを売却するよう命じることを要請しました。この提案は、同社が違法な独占企業として運営されていたとの評決が下されてから1ヶ月後に行われました。
5月21日、数十の州で構成される連合は、ライブ・ネイションに対する構造的改善措置を求める準備書面を提出しました。各州は、同社がチケットマスターを売却し、主要なコンサート会場との一次チケット販売契約をめぐって独立した競争が行えるようになることを求めています。また各州は、十分な数の大型野外音楽堂の売却および、将来的な同種会場の買収に対する制限も要請しました。
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Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a long-running antitrust lawsuit, avoiding a breakup with Ticketmaster but agreeing to operational changes, including amphitheater divestments and opening ticketing to competitors. The deal, announced during trial on March 9, 2026, drew criticism from several state attorneys general who plan to continue separate litigation.
A federal jury ruled on Wednesday that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit operated as a monopoly in the live entertainment industry. The verdict marks a major win for the Department of Justice and nearly 40 states in their antitrust case originally filed in 2024. Remedies, including possible divestitures, await a judge's decision.
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A New York federal jury heard closing arguments on April 9 in the Live Nation antitrust trial, with deliberations set to begin on April 10. The case, brought by 33 states and the District of Columbia after a U.S. Department of Justice settlement, focuses on whether Live Nation violated antitrust laws through exclusive practices. The states seek divestiture of Ticketmaster, while Live Nation defends itself as a fair competitor.
Merch Traffic, the official merchandise supplier for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, has filed a lawsuit seeking a nationwide injunction against counterfeit sellers. The action targets bootleggers outside tour venues, starting with Springsteen's upcoming show in New Jersey. The company aims to seize infringing products through the end of the tour in May.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on ticket touts by making it illegal to resell live event tickets above their original price. The commitment came in a new letter addressed directly to music fans.
Two industry leaders urged regulators to treat sports betting as a financial instrument rather than gambling during a panel at Consensus Miami 2026. Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky outlined plans to expand nationwide under a federal framework this summer. Adam Mastrelli of 57 Maiden shared his experience of being banned from major sportsbooks for successful betting.
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Spotify has launched a year-long partnership with the National Independent Venue Association to promote independent live music venues and artists across the US. The deal introduces new features on the Spotify app to enhance discovery of independent shows. It comes amid industry consolidation by major players like Live Nation.